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Lelyuk, Julia – 2002
This lesson plan was developed through "Economics International," an international program to help build economic education infrastructures in the emerging market economies. It provides a description of the lesson; appropriate age level; economic concepts; content standards and benchmarks; related subject areas; instructional objectives;…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Curriculum Enrichment, Economics, Economics Education
Zarnowski, Myra – 2003
This book adopts a questioning approach to studying history in which students become biographers who read, discuss, research, and write books about their subjects, providing their own original interpretations of the facts. By digging into the past and reflecting on what they have learned, students get involved in the process and are eager to do it…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Biographies, Classroom Techniques, Elementary Education
Junior Achievemnt, Inc., Colorado Springs, CO. – 1996
This document consists of two booklets, one for teachers and one for students. These booklets are part of the Elementary School Program of Junior Achievement, Inc., where participants learn about their roles as individuals, workers, and consumers. The booklets are designed to develop personal economic concepts through storybook characters…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Decision Making, Economics, Economics Education
Fier, Harriet, Ed.; And Others – 1994
This user guide is part of a multimedia unit using an interdisciplinary approach with hands-on learning to motivate children to participate actively in their schools and local communities, and to experience the democratic process. This unit focuses on the concept of respect for self and others. Unit parts include: (1) video preview; (2)…
Descriptors: Active Learning, American Studies, Citizenship, Civics
Fier, Harriet, Ed.; And Others – 1994
This user guide is part of a multimedia unit using an interdisciplinary approach with hands-on learning to motivate children to participate actively in their schools and local communities, and to experience the democratic process. This unit focuses on the concept of individual participation in the government. Unit parts include: (1) video preview;…
Descriptors: Active Learning, American Studies, Citizenship, Civics
Junior Achievemnt, Inc., Colorado Springs, CO. – 1996
This document consists of two booklets, one for teachers and one for students. These booklets are part of the Elementary School Program of Junior Achievement, Inc. where students learn about their roles as individuals, workers, and consumers. The booklets are designed to provide practical information about businesses and the many occupations found…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Community, Decision Making, Economics
Junior Achievemnt, Inc., Colorado Springs, CO. – 1994
This document consists of two booklets, one for teachers and one for students. These booklets are part of the Elementary School Program of Junior Achievement, Inc. where students learn about their roles as individuals, workers, and consumers. The booklets are designed to provide practical information about people, businesses, and services in a…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Community, Decision Making, Economics
Cowan, David; And Others – 1992
This book is a developmental and sequential program of activities designed for grades K-8 to: (1) build a base of awareness, understanding, and skills required for conflict prevention and resolution; (2) give students practice using a variety of strategies for managing and resolving conflict; (3) create opportunities for students to apply those…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Activity Units, Conflict, Conflict Resolution
Fier, Harriet, Ed.; And Others – 1994
This user guide is part of a multimedia unit using an interdisciplinary approach with hands-on learning to motivate children to participate actively in their schools and local communities, and to experience the democratic process. This unit focuses on the concept of how people living in different neighborhoods and communities work together. Unit…
Descriptors: Active Learning, American Studies, Citizenship, Civics
Fier, Harriet, Ed.; And Others – 1994
This user guide is part of a multimedia unit using an interdisciplinary approach with hands-on learning to motivate children to participate actively in their schools and local communities, and to experience the democratic process. This unit focuses on the concept of laws helping people to live together and how people help make the laws. Unit parts…
Descriptors: Active Learning, American Studies, Citizenship, Civics
Fier, Harriet, Ed.; And Others – 1994
This user guide is part of a multimedia unit using an interdisciplinary approach with hands-on learning to motivate children to participate actively in their schools and local communities, and to experience the democratic process. This unit focuses on the meaning of the words in the Pledge of Allegiance. Unit parts include: (1) video preview; (2)…
Descriptors: Active Learning, American Studies, Citizenship, Civics
Fier, Harriet, Ed.; And Others – 1994
This user guide is part of a multimedia unit using an interdisciplinary approach with hands-on learning to motivate children to participate actively in their schools and local communities, and to experience the democratic process. This unit focuses on the story of the "Star Spangled Banner" and understanding how music celebrates special…
Descriptors: Active Learning, American Studies, Citizen Participation, Citizen Role
Junior Achievemnt, Inc., Colorado Springs, CO. – 1994
This document consists of two booklets, one for teachers and one for students. These booklets are part of the Elementary School Program of Junior Achievement, Inc. where students learn about their roles as individuals, workers, and consumers. The booklets are designed to provide practical information about people, businesses, and services in a…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Decision Making, Economics, Economics Education
Junior Achievemnt, Inc., Colorado Springs, CO. – 1996
This document consists of two booklets, one for teachers and one for students. These booklets are part of the Elementary School Program of Junior Achievement, Inc. where students learn about their roles as individuals, workers, and consumers. The booklets are designed to provide practical information about businesses and the main occupations found…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Decision Making, Economics, Economics Education
Kottman, Terry; Ashby, Jeffrey S.; DeGraaf, Donald – 2001
School counselors are called upon to provide many types of activities for their students. Keeping their guidance curriculum interesting and engaging is one of the most challenging parts of their jobs. Counselors are looking for active techniques that will allow them to teach their students new skills for communication, problem solving, and…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Counseling, Counselor Training, Curriculum Design